Musk's X to change verification system in Europe, Bloomberg News reports
Published on March 12, 2026.
Elton Musk's social media company, X, has agreed to change its verification system in the European Union following a 120 million euro fine from EU tech regulators for breaching online content rules. The move comes after a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires online platforms to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content. The European Commission had charged X with deceiving users, claiming that its blue checkmark does not align with industry practices and that anyone can pay to get a "verified" status.
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